Tamara joined Cinesite’s growing animation team in 2017, bringing with her a wealth of experience for making films and building teams in Feature Animation production.  She oversees feature animation production across all Cinesite studios.

Beginning her career originally in live theatrical presentations and events, Tamara’s first dive into animation began at The Walt Disney Company, where she worked for over 15 years in the feature animation division.  Tamara gained extensive production management experience including producing for the animated shorts program.

As the studio transitioned from 2D features to 3D features, Tamara worked as the Director of Production, helping to guide the teams and develop the necessary practices and technologies for pioneering Disney’s unique blend of traditional and CGI. 

Moving into the independent feature world, Tamara then produced and consulted for several of the cutting-edge studios including on films such as Walking with Dinosaurs for Animal Logic, and Escape From Planet Earth for The Weinstein Company.  Tamara also worked for Sony Pictures Imageworks and Rovio Entertainment as Senior Producer for The Angry Birds Movie in 2016.